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Friday, April 11, 2014

Reclaimed Wood Tray Tutorial & A Giveaway Announcement

I know, I know...rustic, reclaimed, salvaged wood are words used around here A LOT. I love the stuff--give me a new load of reclaimed wood and I am like a kid in a candy store.

Where do I get my wood? I am blessed to have a freind who is a cabinet maker. He mainly makes rustic, Montana style cabinets. He gives me his scraps and unusable pieces. But, I also use a lot of pallet wood. HERE is a previous post I did that answers some pallet questions such as where to find them, how to take the apart. I used some lovely reclaimed oak to make this tray.

I started with four pieces cut 16" long. I painted these. Remember to paint the ends (I forgot and did it after I made the tray) and sides of the two outside pieces.

I then decided on which wood I would use for the sides to form the tray. I cut two pieces 16" long and two 10".

I attached the long sides first, screwing in through what would be the bottom of the tray.

I then attached the end side pieces.

Next, I put one screw on each corner--these screws are visible.

I then attached the final two pieces of the bottom of the tray.

I sanded it and used a mixture of coconut oil and Annie Sloan dark wax (which is food safe) to darken the wood and make it all purdy.

Some added handles were the finishing touch for this tray.

It is heavy because it is all oak--substantial.

Nice and sturdy and perfect for some lemonade, a pitcher of maragaritas, breakfast in bed... How would you use it?

Coming MONDAY you will have a chance to win this tray. I am teaming up with some other wonderful junking friends to bring you new junking projects, a link party and giveaways! Be sure to tune in Monday morning for the fun!

You sure are lucky to get all that awesome free wood! :) Love your tray--your painting technique is so YOU, when I'm browsing Pinterest, your projects scream beyond the picket fence. I so love the colors, and the way you use them Becky.

Love your tray, Becky! It looks so sturdy and not fragile like a glass tray. If I had that darlin' tray, I'd load it up with a good ol' pitcher of Sweet Ice Tea and lemons and then go visit my neighbor :) TFS!

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Hello there, I am Becky, a 50 something year old mother of 3, plus 1 sweet son waiting for me in heaven, a wife, junker, decorator, retired teacher. I love hunting for junk that I can repurpose, build with, or paint on. I live in 1931 schoolhouse that we are busy trying to personalize and renovate. I also love taking advantage of the great outdoors in this beautiful place I live, Montana.

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